A6/S6/RS6 New Audi RS6 Avant Official Thread


Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Amazing car! :bowdown: :icondrool 580 hp is more than enough to take the power crown. I don't think people should be disappointed to 650 Nm because that's a huge torque figure. The car looks awesome and the interior is easily class-leading just like in the regular A6.

A couple of questions:
Are there paddles behind the steering wheel? How long do we have to wait for the sedan?

BTW I just realised that in this class you can't get a manual anymore. M5 is sequential (NA disappointing manual M5 not included :D), E 63 is auto and RS6 is auto too.

Yes, there are paddles behind the wheel.

Does anyone know, if the rs6 would be a limited edition.
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Wow those wheel archs are just somptuous!!! The rest, ok, it's an S6, but the wheel archs of the Ur-Quattro are wonderful!

I don't think though that this car will own both M5 and E63. The M5 with its SMGIII and wonderful hig-revving V10 will be more sporty than the RS6. The Quattro makes the S6 understeer too much, and drifting not so funny and natural than a proper rear-drive car. The E63, well, very comfortable, very easy to drift with, and more refined IMO, more understated.

So the three will have their fans, like always.

The RS6 has always been the most powerful, has always fixed new HP-benchmarks, without been the most liked and the most sporty of the three.

Different cars, different characters. But those wheel archs, my God...
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

LMAO Female anatomy would've been the last thing that came to my mind when I saw that engine picture. :D
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Wow those wheel archs are just somptuous!!! The rest, ok, it's an S6, but the wheel archs of the Ur-Quattro are wonderful!

I don't think though that this car will own both M5 and E63. The M5 with its SMGIII and wonderful hig-revving V10 will be more sporty than the RS6. The Quattro makes the S6 understeer too much, and drifting not so funny and natural than a proper rear-drive car. The E63, well, very comfortable, very easy to drift with, and more refined IMO, more understated.

So the three will have their fans, like always.

The RS6 has always been the most powerful, has always fixed new HP-benchmarks, without been the most liked and the most sporty of the three.

Different cars, different characters. But those wheel archs, my God...

Everything said above is an assumption. For all you and I know the RS6 will be better than the E63 and M5 in every way possible. Wait for reviews before you claim which car does what better ;)
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Artist, gotta give you a big + for being the thread starter!

Christ, this car is hotter than Hell!:bowdown: :bowdown:
Theres a subtle language here thats dressed in sportsware but it just screems performance and hottness!!!!:bowdown::bowdown:

In the looks department I think this one has got the M5t and E63t beat!
It`s so pure in design, damn! the body work turned out just right with the fender work. Audi? you did well!! thats from GTA7.5!:eusa_clap

Love this shot!!

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Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

We sure will have to wait the tests, but for the real sporty enthusiastic, the M5 is the king. A quattro car with automatic gearbox won't appeal to him.

The E63 has more to suffer from the RS6, but is more understated, and will surely be more comfortable.

And rear-drive is an advantage when you want to drift or have fun. I saw a video of M5, E63 and S6, the understeering tendancy of the Audi was obvious, it just does not drifted like the two others!

All I wanted to say, is that power is not everything, the previous RS6 was also very poweful, much more than the e39 and previous E55, but not better for that.

The three has different characters, different aims, different clients. It seems normal as BMW, Mercedes and Audi has different clients, different philosophy of what a car is!
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

lOl,

-what surprises me is the torque figure. 650nm is about 479lb-ft.
This car will weigh as much as an S-Class Mercedes-benz. The numbers I think, could have been better considering the weight and the fact that its Bi-Turbo charged. The speed factor of the RS6 should be about equal to it`s compeditors.
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

lOl,

-what surprises me is the torque figure. 650nm is about 479lb-ft.
This car will weigh as much as an S-Class Mercedes-benz. The numbers I think, could have been better considering the weight and the fact that its Bi-Turbo charged. The speed factor of the RS6 should be about equal to it`s compeditors.

650 Nm is quite good result IMO.Audi´ intent,I belive,was to build engine capable of delivering usable torque over wide rev spread.Just look 335i bi-turbo engine..It produces "only" 400 Nm of torque which nominaly isn´t pretty much if you consider 3,0 liter displacement and TT technology.But,when you see that you have all that torque from 1500 to 5000 rep(more or less) that is really something:bowdown: .I belive that with this new V10 TT is same case,correct me if I´m wrong:t-hands: .
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Great car, but I still waiting for the sedan-version! It will be a bit lighter and faster (I think 4,4 s to 100kph and 14,5 s to 200kph is possible) :)
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

Official Details: The New Audi RS 6 Avant.
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_3413.shtml

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]• V10 twin-turbo engine with 426 kW (580 bhp)[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]• Avant with the dynamism of a high-performance sports car[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]• Exclusive design and equipment, perfect quality[/FONT]

Outstanding top performance and maximum dynamism combined with excellent suitability for everyday use are the impressive features of the new Audi RS 6 Avant, which will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt. A newly developed V10 engine with FSI direct injection and twin turbochargers, permanent quattro four-wheel drive and sports suspension with Dynamic Ride Control DRC set the standard for high-performance vehicles in the luxury class. 426 kW (580 bhp) and a maximum torque of 650 Nm add up to an unforgettable performance experience. At the same time, the new Audi RS 6 Avant offers a high standard of travel comfort – on long journeys, too.

The Audi RS models from quattro GmbH are the ultimate in sportiness, complemented by powerful and elegant design, exclusive equipment and perfect quality. It has also meanwhile become a good tradition that their sports performance is combined with the high utility value of an Avant: the very first Audi RS2, which appeared in 1993, was only built as an Avant model. Although the unique Audi RS driving sensation can now be experienced in saloon, Avant and Cabriolet models – as is the case with the current RS 4 – customers especially appreciate the combination of dynamism and versatility that an Avant offers.

The new Audi RS 6 will therefore only be available as an Avant to start with, with the unrivalled combination of 580 bhp and a maximum 1,660 litres of luggage space. The Audi RS 6 Avant will be launched in April 2008.

The new leader in the performance category
The Audi RS 6 redefines the term “high performance” in the business class. With its 426 kW (580 bhp), it is the most powerful model in the current Audi range and – with the exception of pure racing cars like the Le Mans-winning Audi R10 TDI – the most potent Audi of all time. But not only that: it is also clearly superior to all competitors in the top performance category.

The ten-cylinder V-configuration engine in the RS 6 is based on the V10 powerplants of the Audi S6 and Audi S8, but has been redeveloped in practically every respect to attain the significantly higher level of performance. The twin turbochargers ensure an impressively constant stream of power over the entire engine speed range: the mighty peak torque of 650 Nm is available across the entire range from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm; maximum output is available between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm.

The road performance of a super sports car
This powerplant enables the Audi RS 6 Avant to achieve the road performance of a high-performance sports car. It requires just 4.6 seconds for the sprint from a standing start to 100 km/h, and reaches the 200 km/h mark in a mere 14.9 seconds. Only when the needle touches 250 km/h is the propulsive power electronically governed. The power-to-weight ratio, too, matches that of a first-rate sports car: after all, with a vehicle weight of 2,025 kilograms – including the dynamic and sure-footed quattro four-wheel drive – every horsepower of the RS 6 Avant has to propel just 3.5 kilograms

The ten-cylinder concept provides the ideal basis for a high-performance unit of this calibre. The V10 is unusually compact with an overall length of 670 millimetres and is very light with a total weight of 278 kilograms. TFSI technology from Audi, the combination of direct injection and turbocharging, ensures efficient power output, based on extensive experience in the field of motor sport: the R8 racing car, a pioneer of TFSI technology, captured a series of victories for the brand with the four rings at Le Mans.

Suspension for performance and comfort
The suspension of the Audi RS 6 has been consistently designed for maximum dynamic performance along with good travelling comfort – on long journeys, too. Shock absorber and spring settings as well as the entire elastokinematics of the four-link front suspension and the trapezoidal-link rear suspension have been adapted to the new level of performance. The characteristics of the servotronic speed-dependent power assistance have also been retuned. The steering is consequently very sensitive and delivers optimum feedback from the road.

All in all, in terms of driving feel the RS 6 combines the precision and cornering ability of a sports car with the relaxed straight-line stability of a comfortable cruiser. The standard Dynamic Ride Control DRC, familiar from the current RS 4 and consistently enhanced, plays a major role here. This system reduces pitching and rolling movements about the longitudinal and transverse axis of the vehicle in a particularly ingenious way – entirely without the aid of electronics and solely according to the laws of fluid dynamics.

An individual driving feel
With Dynamic Ride Control the shock absorbers are connected diagonally with each other via two oil lines and two control valves. Body movement – e.g. rolling when cornering at high speed on an uneven road surface – produces flows of oil, which generate additional damping force. As a result, the RS 6 boasts even more directional control through bends and reacts with substantially more precision to the steering inputs of the driver.

Dynamic Ride Control on the new RS 6 can be supplemented if desired with optional three-stage damping. This allows the driver to select the handling characteristics according to his/her personal preferences or chosen route. In the comfort setting, the sports suspension plus provides remarkable ride comfort, in the dynamic program it adjusts superbly to an enthusiastic driving style and in the sport mode it delivers maximum driving precision.

The sporty setting of the electronic stabilisation program ESP is an ideal match here: the point of intervention is very late, permitting a high degree of driving enjoyment whilst fully maintaining driving safety. Alternatively, the ESP may be completely deactivated.

Ceramic brakes for the exceptional athlete
An athlete of such exceptional calibre as the Audi RS 6 naturally requires an outstanding brake system. The standard 19-inch steel discs have been designed for maximum load. They consist of an aluminium brake-disc chamber and a cast friction ring, both connected with each other in a floating arrangement via metal pins. This design increases thermal stability and reduces weight.

Optionally, in conjunction with 20-inch wheels, a ceramic brake system is available: it boasts discs with an impressive diameter of 420 millimetres at the front and 356 millimetres at the rear, which endure the most extreme thermal loads with ease and have a very long operating life. Equally impressive are the tyre sizes: the standard 19-inch wheels with the new 10-spoke design are shod with size 255/40 R 19 tyres; the optional 20-inch wheels are fitted with 275/35 R 20 tyres.

Self-assured appearance with functional features
Its independent design lends the Audi RS 6 a striking and self-assured look – without any hint of aggression. In fact, the clear front-end design with the remodelled bumper and accentuated apertures evidently follows function: the high-performance powerplant requires a considerable amount of air to breathe as well as for cooling. The fact that it belongs to the RS family is emphasised by the matt aluminium-look single-frame grille featuring a highly polished black guard in a diamond design.

The headlights on the Audi RS 6 are miniature works of art in high-tech terms: to create space in the front apron for additional air flow, the halogen fog lights have been integrated alongside the bi-xenon headlights, optionally with adaptive light, the cornering light function.

The LED daytime running lights strip adds a distinctive touch: ten LEDs at the lower edge of each headlight unit lend the Audi RS 6 a striking appearance, by day or night. A flat cover at the top of the headlights sharpens the “look” of the business/sports car. The taillights, too, largely employ LED technology.

Striking design derived from the “Ur-quattro”
The rear of the Audi RS 6 is characterised by the oval exhaust tailpipes and the diffuser-look apron. A roof spoiler completes the aerodynamic fine-tuning of this high-performance vehicle. The side outline is distinguished by wide, flared wheel arches. Like the engine compartment lid, the front wings are made of aluminium in order to reduce weight. They accommodate the mighty wheels of the new Audi RS 6, yet are also reminiscent of a milestone in automotive history: the flat tops of the wheel arches with their clear edges were counted among the design elements of the Audi quattro – the pioneer of permanent four-wheel drive from the year 1980. A metallic/pearl effect paint finish is standard; new colours Sepang Blue, Monza Silver and Monterrey Green are exclusively reserved for the RS 6.

Elegant and exclusive interior
The interior of the new RS 6 offers an impressive synthesis of sporty elegance and exclusiveness. The extremely high standard of craftsmanship typical for Audi is complemented by an equally sporty and elegant combination of top-class materials. Carbon fibre, aluminium, leather and Alcantara create an ambience that is unique even in the world of high-performance cars.

The main control element is and remains the steering wheel: on the RS 6 the customer can choose between the multifunction sports steering wheel with a 3?spoke design and the particularly distinctive flat-bottomed RS sports steering wheel, likewise with multifunction controls and shift paddles for the transmission. The cockpit in the typical RS design additionally features a boost pressure gauge. Displays for boost pressure, oil temperature and lap timer can be called up via the driver information system.

The inlays are made of carbon fibre and edged in aluminium, the cockpit trim gleams with its piano black finish. Additional highlights in the interior are provided by the aluminium-coloured keys of the MMI terminal on the centre console, the milled-finish door handles and the aluminium-look sports pedals. The highly contoured sports seats are covered in a combination of leather and Alcantara with an embossed RS 6 emblem or optionally wrapped completely in Silk Nappa or Valcona leather.

Extensive equipment, individual options
This high-performance vehicle naturally deserves an appropriate level of standard equipment. In addition to design and technical elements specific to the RS 6, this includes the audio system with powerful Bose Surround Sound, heated seats at the front and rear, a tyre pressure monitoring system and Audi parking system plus. Together with the wide range of high-tech options for the Audi A6 series, every RS 6 can be perfectly matched to the driver’s individual wishes. The Audi RS 6 is consequently a sporty business car with great versatility, making it suitable for a variety of leisure activities, too.
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

I see now this engine is extremely flexible!!
This is quit impressive!
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

We sure will have to wait the tests, but for the real sporty enthusiastic, the M5 is the king. A quattro car with automatic gearbox won't appeal to him.

A real sporty enthusiasts will either own a M5 alongside a real drivers car, or not own a M5 at all and just a real drivers car

The E63 has more to suffer from the RS6, but is more understated, and will surely be more comfortable.

We have no idea on that at all. Do you know the RS6's suspension is setup? I dont, as of yet.

And rear-drive is an advantage when you want to drift or have fun. I saw a video of M5, E63 and S6, the understeering tendancy of the Audi was obvious, it just does not drifted like the two others!

I doubt any owner will drift their precious luxo hyper barge. The two main reasons for that being is they would have to find somewhere to do so, and secondly because replacing the tyres on those cars will cost over £1000.

All I wanted to say, is that power is not everything, the previous RS6 was also very poweful, much more than the e39 and previous E55, but not better for that.

Shumacher had a RS6. The race last time round between the M5 and RS6 was close. The E55 didnt quite cut it. The M5 was preffered for a track day but the RS6 was the autobahn favourite ;)

The three has different characters, different aims, different clients. It seems normal as BMW, Mercedes and Audi has different clients, different philosophy of what a car is!

Agreed
 
Re: Official pics and info: new Audi RS6

So the second car was the RS6 indeed! I'm suprised:D that means that the Avant isn't gonna get new rearlights when facelifted - great news!:cool:

The car looks awsome and quite mean.. just what you need in this segment:D
th only thing I don't like are the frontal air intakes. An X-pattern would have looked much cooler and would've fitted the grill much better.

Other than that there's nothing really to bitch about.. love the large grill. Saw it coming.
Great job Quattro:usa7uh:
 

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